Deke McClelland

If you're looking for one book that tells you everything you need to know about Illustrator 10, you've found it. Real Worid Adobe Illustrator 10 is your comprehensive guide to Adobe's industry-standard vector graphics software. Whether you're new to Illustrator or just upgrading to Version 10, you need the low-down on the latest features. This book shows you how to make Web graphics using Illustrator's new symbols and slicing options and enhance your creative ideas with live distortion tools. It also shows you how to publish in record time with dynamic, data-driven graphics and other new productivity features. In the capable hands of renowned author Deke McClelland, you'll be a master in no time. In this book, you'll learn how to : Tangle and twist objects with live warp and envelope distortions ; Expand your drawing abilities and repertoire with new line, arc, and grid drawing tools ; Turn any artwork or object into reusable symbols and diversify basic symbol images with the symbolism tools ; Bend, fold, spindle, and mutilate objects with the new liquify tools ; Create and easily modify complex shapes with the updated and live Pathfinder effects ; Master Illustrator's pen and path-creation tools ; Apply transparency and blending modes to objects and layers ; Produce complex Web graphics more easily than ever with new slicing options (including object-based slices). SVG support. and data-driven graphics.